Sanctification (Monergism)

Sanctification

Sanctification
Union with Christ in his death and resurrection is the element of union which Paul most extensively expounds...if we are united to Christ, then we are united to him at all points of his activity on our behalf. We share in his death (we were baptized into his death), in his resurrection (we are resurrected with Christ), in his ascension (we have been raised with him), in his heavenly session (we sit with him in heavenly places, so that our life is hidden with Christ in God), and we will share in his promised return (when Christ, who is our life, appears, we also will appear with him in glory) (Rom. 6:14; Col. 2:11-12; 3:1-3).

This, then, is the foundation of sanctification in Reformed theology. It is rooted, not in humanity and their achievement of holiness or sanctification, but in what God has done in Christ, and for us in union with him. Rather than view Christians first and foremost in the microcosmic context of their own progress, the Reformed doctrine first of all sets them in the macrocosm of God's activity in redemptive history. It is seeing oneself in this context that enables the individual Christian to grow in true holiness. - Sinclair Ferguson Excerpt from Five Views of Sanctification

Sanctification by J.I. Packer

The Gospel Mystery of Sanctification Walter Marshall - Perhaps the finest text on sanctification ever written, hightly recommended.

The Expulsive Power of a New Affection by Thomas Chalmers

Justification and Sanctification: How do they Differ? by J.C. Ryle

The Saint's Call to Arms by William Gurnall

Preaching in a Post-Modern City (Part 1) Tim Keller

Preaching in a Post-Modern City (Part 2) Tim Keller

Preaching Christ Alone by Michael Horton

Gospel-Driven Sanctification (.pdf) Jerry Bridges

Putting Sin to Death by J. Ligon Duncan III

John Piper on Sanctification (series)

The Pastor's Role In Sanctification (MP3) by Dr. Sinclair Ferguson - Theology Driven Ministry Conference